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Flat File and Relational Databases

1. Define a flat file database.


o A database that stores data in a single table or worksheet. (1
Mark)
2. Explain one advantage of using a relational database over a
flat file database.
o Relational databases reduce data redundancy by organizing
data into multiple related tables. (1 Mark)
o They also improve data integrity and make it easier to update
and retrieve data. (1 Mark)
3. What is a primary key?
o A unique identifier for each record in a database table. (1
Mark)
4. Why is it important to have a primary key in a database
table?
o It ensures each record can be uniquely identified. (1 Mark)
o It helps establish relationships between tables. (1 Mark)
5. Describe what a foreign key is in a relational database.
o A field in one table that uniquely identifies a row of another
table or the same table. (1 Mark)
o It is used to establish and enforce a link between the data in
the two tables. (1 Mark)

Questions Based on the Database

1. How many students are enrolled in the Science course?


o 2 students (Eve and Bob). (1 Mark)
2. What is the CourseName for CourseID 101?
o Mathematics (1 Mark)
3. Which student has StudentID 3?
o Carol Johnson (1 Mark)
4. List the FirstName and LastName of all students enrolled in the
English course.
o David Wilson, Frank Miller (2 Marks)

SQL Questions

1. Write an SQL query to retrieve all records from the Students


table.

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SELECT * FROM Students;

(2 Marks)

2. Write an SQL query to add a new student to the Students


table.
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INSERT INTO Students (StudentID, FirstName, LastName, DateOfBirth, CourseID)
VALUES (7, 'Grace', 'Lee', '2006-04-15', 101);

(2 Marks)

3. Write an SQL query to update the CourseID for StudentID 2 to


103.

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UPDATE Students
SET CourseID = 103
WHERE StudentID = 2;

(2 Marks)

4. Write an SQL query to delete the student with StudentID 6


from the Students table.

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DELETE FROM Students
WHERE StudentID = 6;

(2 Marks)

5. Write an SQL query to retrieve the names of students


enrolled in the Mathematics course.

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SELECT FirstName, LastName
FROM Students
WHERE CourseID = 101;

(4 Marks)

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